2008 bmw m3 manual or smg

I just joined this forum a few days ago and am shopping for an e60 m5. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing. This is a dangerous situation, because it compromises control of the car when shifting, leaving the operator wtihout full control of the car. I mainly drive in the d mode automatic and while during heavy accelleration, sometime the smg. We have 25 2008 bmw m5 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1 1owner cars, and 29 personal use cars. Shop bmw m3 vehicles for sale in cincinnati, oh at. The dct car is a tenth of a second slower than the regular sixspeed manual version to 30 mph. Smg sequential manual gearbox transmission bmw m5 e60 m6 e63 08 m5 s85 v10 5.

It involves the transmission sticking in 5th gear, especially when the weather is cold. An faq for the commonly misunderstood bmw smg ii transmission. Part 1 of 3 watch as i drive a dual clutch m3 for the first time. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Gr auto gallery is pleased to present this 2008 e92 m3, this particular m3 has a beautiful custom porsche gt3 rs green paint job done by ind over a black leather interior. If this happens to a car you own it often make sense to convert the car to a manual rather than fix the smg unit. Identical except for color, trim, and rear sunshade.

Ive driven numerous manuals, but this was my first. Bmws sevenspeed, doubleclutch automated manual transmission is. In april 2008, the e90e92e93 m3 became the first bmw to be available with a dualclutch transmission when the. Unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options use the same gearbox, allowing for cheap conversion from one to the other a process made simple less daunting by following. The nextgeneration 20012006 m3 s optional sixspeed smg automated manual shifted so necksnappingly hard that. Plenty, the dct is a complete evolution above the smg, watch the video and comment below. The facelift also saw the introduction of a 6speed smg automated manual transmission, the first time an automatic. M3 sedans were available during the e36 19941999 and e90 2008. When our customer got into his e46 m3 recently and found that it wouldnt start, a transmission problem was the last thing he suspected to be the culprit. The nextgeneration 20012006 m3s optional sixspeed smg automated manual shifted so necksnappingly hard that it appealed only to. Ive had my 2008 bmw e60 m5 brand spanking new since 4aug2008. Only some minor cosmetic issue such as wires and sensors 254384528893.

Now that weve tested the bmw m3 coupe and sedan, its time to round. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. A high revving straight six with beautifully tuned individual throttle bodies, boasts an impressive 333hp, with nimble handling, an aggressive stance and body design that still competes with todays exotic cars. Dual clutch transmission note how bmw had shed the smg name, which. Used 2008 bmw m3 options the 2008 m3s offer bmw s first application of its new m twinclutch 7speed transmission with dct drivelogic and 11 separate shift programs five automatic, six manual.

Shop bmw m3 vehicles for sale in cincinnati, oh at cars. Maybe this is because the old smg transmission in the e46 m3 felt like. Erst mit einfuhrung des e90 bot bmw ab fruhjahr 2008 wieder eine vierturige variante des m3 an. Used 2008 bmw m3 options the 2008 m3s offer bmws first application of its new m twinclutch 7speed transmission with dct drivelogic and 11 separate shift programs five automatic, six manual. Now with about 2800 miles my car has been to the bmw service center 3 times now and 19 days counting today. I have a late model m3 its a 2004 bmw m3 with a ess 525 kit it is a hardtop true manual not convertible or smg. Manual e46 m3 s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3 s. But all of you are missing out on fantastic vehicles because people with no experience with the system love to perpetuate the myth that the transmission murders puppies and gave your grandmother glaucoma. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire.

Aug 07, 2008 a fivespeed automatic transmission offered in the 19951999 m3 was for poseurs. Whats the difference between the old smg in the e46 m3 and the dct in the e9x series bmw m3. We have 399 bmw m3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 202 1. Sep 01, 2007 learn more about the 2008 bmw m3 article. Its the same manual gearbox that, instead of having the clutch foot operated, has the clutch electrohydaulically. The bmw m3 is a highperformance version of the bmw 3 series, developed by bmw s inhouse motorsport division, bmw m gmbh. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 20 2008 m5 models nationwide.

Local trade in here at north carolina, very rare 6 speed manual m3, maintenance is up to date rod bearings done at dynamic auto tune. I moved to the csl after having a manual e46 m3 and my main concern with buying the csl was the smg, but soon forgot all about that even my wife liked the smg. Text with all questions 75733712six8 you will not get a response if you fail to follow directions. This was in some ways a predecessor to their later sequential gearbox offering, a system simply called sequential manual gearbox smg on the e36 m3 starting in 1997 and later smg ii on the. The bmw m3 is a highperformance version of the bmw 3 series, developed by bmws. The car was cut on fire but no damage to transmission. We have 399 bmw m3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 202 1owner cars, and 505 personal use cars. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 when you shop.

Detailed features and specs for the used 2008 bmw m3 including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. It is the same reason why you cant start a modern manual transmission car unless the onboard computer is receiving a signal from the clutch switch that the pedal is pushed all the way in, ensuring that the clutch is disengaged before attempting to turn the engine over. I heard the 6 spd is faster which seems untrue since the smg switches through the gears faster than most or all people can. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 series since the e30 m3 was introduced in 1986. Hopefully ive dispelled a few myths about the contraversial smg m3. Not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project. The smg system on the e46 m3 and e60 m5 are disappointing in my opinion and maybe bmw s since the new vehicles are using dct technology instead of the smg.

The smg ii drivelogic is bmws second generation of their sequential manual gearbox offered in the e46 m3 and possibly some other models that dont come to mind at the moment. The chart below shows e36 e46 e90 e91 e92 e93 e85 e86 e83 e82 e88 transmission gear ratios. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. I wanted to get opinions on the smg vs the manual 6 spd. I knew my gearbox is in perfect working order will have little wear as the smg is doing the perfect changes rather than human who can crunch gears in. Sometimes i regret dct 2008 bmw e92 m3 manual akrapovic exhaust. Todays video is all about the e909293 bmw m3, and the transmissions that are offered. Bmw e60 m5 smg vs m4 dct vs manual transmission duration. I used to have an 2005 smg m3 which was also nice but overall i prefer the manual just feels like i have more control. Its essentially a transmission capable of functioning as an automatic, or functioning as a manual transmission. This was in some ways a predecessor to their later sequential gearbox offering, a system simply called sequential manual gearbox smg on the e36 m3starting in 1997 and later smgii on the. Have all records from bmw on hand including receipts. I drive both a manual car and an smg car and i find the smg car to be fun in very different way.

Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmw s e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Blazing in toward 8400 rpm in sixth gear on an autobahn is even more intense in the m3 convertible. There are many more common causes for a no start like a dead battery, worn out starter, faulty brake pedal switch, etc. A fivespeed automatic transmission offered in the 19951999 m3 was for poseurs. View and download bmw m3 2008 owners manual online.

The bmw m3 is a highperformance version of the bmw 3 series, developed by bmws inhouse motorsport division, bmw m gmbh. Audi might promote dcts, but its topline r8 automated manual is still a. The e92 debuted as a coupe in 2008 followed by a bloated e93. Smg sequential manual gearbox transmission bmw m5 e60. Used bmw m3 with manual transmission for sale cargurus. The first m3 was built to homologate the bmw 3 series for group a touring car racing in europe based on the e30 2 door coupe, and included aerodynamic body panels as well as upgraded suspension and engine components. Hii am letting my e46 m3 smg to go, in pristine condition, never raced, stock condition, fully serviced by bmw, bearing recall done at bmw,everything works, parked in garage. Bmw offered an hpattern manual with an automated clutch in approximately half of their earlymid 90s alpina e31 models referred to as shiftronic. The m3 is the wunderkind of the 3 series, and has been the performance standard in sport coupes for almost 30 years. Bmw m3 parts genuine and oem bmw m3 parts catalog fast. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 37 m3 models in cincinnati. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s so often times owners can buy an e46 m3 smg and have it converted to manual for about the same price as buying a true manual.

Contact to check on coreshipping and ensure availability before purchasing. Bmw e46 m3 smg pump assembly failure, diagnosis, and replacement. This vehicle was bmws first use of smg sequential manual gearbox for the us market. Search over 1,000 listings to find the best local deals. Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal herbs, but thats beside the. Used bmw 3 series with manual transmission for sale cargurus.

The innovation is that, when functioning as an automatic, the driver does not need to operate a clutch pedal, simply designate desired gear. New listing bmw e46 m3 smg gear shift actuator w position sensor transmission oem 2001. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 when you shop the largest online selection at. Read the first drive of the 2008 bmw m3 convertible brought to you by. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. The nextgeneration 20012006 m3 s optional sixspeed smg automated manual. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. The initial model was available in a coupe body style, with a convertible body style added soon after. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. I got online as soon as i got home to see if anyone else is having the same issues as i am, found out that there are many other bmw m3 smg e46 20012006 owners that are going through the same problem. If its not a manual bmw, then you will probably like the smg.

That said, i drove a 2008 e90 6mt for 2 years, and now drive a 2011 e90 dct. Bmw genuine e46 m3 sequential manual gearbox smg gear position sensor new. The car is being sold with the factory equipped style 220 forged 19 wheels in the first picture. We are happy to offer professionally machined bellhousings. We have 48 2008 bmw m3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 3 1owner cars, and 66 personal use cars. View and download bmw 2008 m3 owners manual online. Its quite shocking how it drives in comparison to my manual m3 part 2 will be released tomm. Complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 for sale ebay. Smg first appeared in europe in 1996 and has recently accounted for half of all m3. Unlike bmw s e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options use the same gearbox, allowing for cheap conversion from one to the other a process made simple less daunting by following.